Adeausaid global book alliance partnership african. The global book alliance is an international effort involving multiple stakeholders working to transform book development. Usaid and adea organize a joint subregional meeting in. Apr 09, 2020 the global book alliance gba and the global digital library gdl envision a future in which a robust local publishing industry supports the needs of even the most underserved children. Brooke provides technical expertise and program management for the global book alliance, an international partnership which improves literacy outcomes through innovative efforts to increase access. Please complete the summary with necessary information. The gba is a partnership of public and private stakeholders working to ensure that all children have high quality books and. Washington, august 3, 2017 cambodia, south africa and zambia are among the winners of the latest global book alliancereach for reading call for proposals to support innovations that get the right books to all children at the right time. Usaid is partnering with the governments of norway and the united kingdom, unicef, save the children, gpe and others on an initiative to transform the development, procurement and distribution of books and reading materials for early grades. As the private sector plays an increasingly critical role in shaping sustainable economic and social development. In support of the global book alliance gba, united states agency for international development usaid, government of norway through the norwegian agency for development. May 07, 2019 the forum is part of the longlasting partnership between the global book alliance and adea, supported by the united states agency for international development. There are over 249 global ministries careers waiting for. Sep 20, 2019 edc has been selected as usaids implementing partner in the global book alliance in action gbaia project.
Through this addendum to usaid s global development alliance annual program statement, usaid aims to provide its missions and the private sector a flexible opportunity to partner in the cocreation and delivery of high impact activities that conserve biodiverse ecosystems and improve the wellbeing and prosperity of communities that depend on them. The global book alliance is a network of organizations working to ensure that all children have access to and quality books. The following resources are useful for partners interested in using. The all children reading acr team, global reading network and global book alliance advocated heavily around the issue of book hunger in 2018, particularly in the area of reducing wastage and leakages as children, as parents and teachers await their books at schools. Brooke provides technical expertise and program management for the global book alliance, an international partnership which improves literacy outcomes through innovative efforts to. This key meeting is a followup to the recommendations made by african book industry stakeholders during one of the main workshops organized by adea in january 2018. Introducing the global book alliance redstone strategy group. The global book fund proposes that innovative approaches could address issues that have produced an acute shortage of reading materials.
Global book fund feasibility study global reading network. Linda hiebert global book alliance united states agency for international development usaid linda hiebert is the global book alliance adviser. Over two years, edc will work with usaid and other donors, ministries, the private sector, and communities to support the global book alliance gba and others working to strengthen reading around the world by improving the book supply chain. Usaid has initiated an ambitious plan with other development partners to address the global book gap by transforming the development, procurement, and distribution of books within countries and at a global level. As part of usaids 50 th anniversary, the agency is celebrating publicprivate partnerships week october 1721, 2011 to highlight the mutual benefit that development and business have in establishing publicprivate partnerships ppp and to celebrate the 10 th anniversary of the global development alliance gda program. Usaid and adea organize a joint subregional meeting in dakar. The gda model combines the resources of corporations, foundations, the faithbased community, indigenous organizations, and other nontraditional. Broaden your career working with top global and overseas employers. Please see gda aps resources for a copy of the summary form. A highlevel technical meeting on the global book alliance gba, organized by the association for the development of education in africa adeas working group on books and learning materials wgblm in collaboration with the united states agency for international development usaid successfully developed a common draft action plan around five pillars for advocating and establishing.
Linda hiebert senior adviser, global book alliance. A highlevel technical meeting on the global book alliance gba, organized by the association for the development of education in africa. Books and learning materials section of the adeas intercountry quality node on teaching and learning. Agency for international development usaid, with support from the office of the u. Linda hiebert, usaidgba advisor, while the adea secretariat was represented by mr. Books in both print and digital formats are critical to increase the supply of available and accessible readers for all children globally. The global book alliance gba and the global digital library gdl envision a future in which a robust local publishing industry supports the needs of even the most underserved children. Lily nyariki, the focal points for the wgblm in francophone and anglophone countries, respectively. To help local book markets develop, the alliance will address challenges across the entire book chain, from title development, publication, procurement, supply chain and distribution, and use. It was created in may 2001 as a new way to effectively provide aid to developing countries through publicprivate partnerships. We, the members of the global book alliance, welcome the establishment of a covid19 education coalition by unesco we believe this coalition has a unique opportunity to ensure continuity around childrens acquisition and practice of reading skills.
Activities under the global book fund pad, conducted by the current group of affiliates known as the global book alliance, will focus on. Literacy for all children worldwide is about to become one step closer to reality. Find the best international full time, part time and contract usaid jobs near washington, d. Adeausaid global book alliance partnership capa the. Usaid announces global publicprivate trade alliance u. Usaid has initiated an ambitious plan with other development partners to address the global book gap by transforming the development, procurement, and distribution of books within countries and at. The lowstress way to find your next global ministries job opportunity is on simplyhired. Between 2015 and 2016, a team at results for development and international education partners worked to understand why there are so few books in local. Linda hiebert, usaid gba advisor, while the adea secretariat was represented by mr. The global book alliance gba is an international effort involving multiple stakeholders working to transform book development, procurement, and distribution.
National consultant global book alliance in action. Brooke estes education program specialist usaid linkedin. Senior advisor, global book alliance in washington dc. Agency for international development usaid administrator mark green will travel to paris, france, july 26. Usaids global book alliance in action gbaia is a twoyear initiative 20192021 that works with the global book alliance, ministries of education, education partners, the private sector, and diverse stakeholders to improve national book supply chains so children receive the books they need to learn to read. Global book alliance in action to address access to reading. As part of usaids 50 th anniversary, the agency is celebrating publicprivate partnerships week october 1721, 2011 to highlight the mutual benefit that development and business have in establishing publicprivate partnerships ppp and to celebrate the 10 th anniversary of the. Following the finalization of our study in april 2016, the global book fund was renamed the global book alliance. Shem bodo, the acting executive secretary, flanked by mr.
Supply chain analyst consultant global book alliance in. The united states agency for international development usaid and its partners have launched an initiative named the global book alliance gba, aimed at transforming and advancing current book. National consultant global book alliance in action jordan. Through this addendum to usaids global development alliance annual program statement, usaid aims to provide its missions and the private sector a flexible opportunity to partner in the cocreation and delivery of high impact activities that conserve biodiverse ecosystems and improve the wellbeing and prosperity of communities that depend on them. Global book alliance reach for reading call for proposals background information the reach for reading call for proposals is a joint initiative by the results for all children reach trust fund, housed at the world bank and the global book alliance, a multipartner alliance led by usaid. The longterm solution to the global childrens book gap is in establishing robust local markets for books. The proposed global book alliance will be a transformative international mechanism to mobilize funding, raise awareness, and improve the provision and use of both textbooks and reading books.
Supply chain analysis consultant global book alliance in. Mar 09, 2020 usaid has initiated an ambitious plan with other development partners to address the global book gap by transforming the development, procurement, and distribution of books within countries and at. Check out usaids global partnerships and engagement activities that advance international education priorities. Its mission is to guarantee that children everywhere have the books and learning materials they need to learn to read and read to learn. The global book alliance has been established to ensure the worlds children have access to quality books in a language that they understand so that they can learn to read, read to learn, and develop a love of reading. Results in education for all children reach trust fund.
Edc has been selected as usaids implementing partner in the global book alliance in action gbaia project. Trade representative ustr, is playing a leading role in the formation of an international publicprivate sector coalition that is crafting a global trade alliance designed to streamline border management in developing countries associated with. Global book alliance in action to address access to reading materials. Edc designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health. The global book alliance gba is a partnership of donors, multilateral agencies, and nongovernmental organizations ngos working to increase the availability of highquality reading resources in underserved languages by tackling the interconnected elements across the book supply chain. The global development alliance gda is a program of the united states agency for international development usaid. The global book alliance coordinator will work closely with the all children reading team within usaide3ed and will report to the deputy office director of e3ed.
Global book alliance in action to address access to. Since 2001, global development alliances gdas have been usaids premier model for publicprivate partnerships, helping to improve the social and economic conditions in developing countries and deepen usaids development impact. In support of the global book alliance gba, united states agency for international development usaid, government of norway through the norwegian. The forum is part of the longlasting partnership between the global book alliance and adea, supported by the united states agency for international development. Linda hiebert business profile global book alliance. Explore how you might get involved in these networks to support both local and global development goals. The united states agency for international development usaid and its partners launched the global book alliance gba initiative in an effort to transform and advance current school book design, acquisition and distribution practices, especially in africa and asia, and to ensure that students have the books they need in their mother tongue in order to learn how to read and read to. G7 is an informal forum for the major economic powers that share democratic values and the ambition to address pressing global issues. Company description edc is one of the worlds leading nonprofit research and development firms.
A highlevel technical meeting on the global book alliance gba, organized by the association for the development of education in africa adeas working group on books and learning materials wgblm in collaboration with the united states agency for international development usaid successfully developed a common draft action plan around five pillars. Usaid and the association for the development of education. Usaid and the association for the development of education in. Each recipient will receive close to half a million dollars to transform the quality and availability of. Under the leadership of france, this years focus for the g7 is on combating inequality. The global book alliance is an international effort involving multiple stakeholders working to transform book development, procurement, distribution, and use to ensure that no child is without books. Usaid accomplishments under the current education strategy 20112015 take many forms, including providing clarity on usaid priorities in education, concentrating investments at the global and country level, contributing to education service delivery in our partner countries, and establishing critical partnerships and collaborations that have. Funded by norad, the united states agency for international development usaid, and the german federal ministry for economic cooperation and development, reach supports efforts toward more and better education services, especially to those. Usaids global book alliance in action gbaia is a twoyear initiative 20192021 that works with the global book alliance, ministries of education, education partners, the private sector, and diverse stakeholders to improve national book supply chains so children.
Linda hiebert senior adviser, global book alliance usaid. Aug 23, 2016 the global book alliance coordinator will work closely with the all children reading team within usaid e3ed and will report to the deputy office director of e3ed. Over the past two years, weve been working with usaid, the global book alliance, the global digital library, and the global reading network on early childhood reading programs, with a focus on helping these programs to recognize the potential of open licensing to increase the reach and efficacy of resources that promote youth literacy. The global book alliance is a partnership between usaid, norad, dfid, host country governments, other development partners, the private sector and ngos to transform the development, procurement and distribution of books, with a focus on books for reading instruction and practice. Children reach trust fund, housed at the world bank and the global book alliance, a multipartner alliance.
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